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MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI
18 Nights from £4349pp • Available 2017 • American Queen
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
98 9 day fully escorted tour of the Southern States
98 9 days cruising along the Mississippi River on board the
famous American Steam Queen
92 9 night stay in New York
9Travel 9 to Washington Dc via Philadelphia and stop to
see Independence Mall and Liberty Bell
9Travel 9 along portions of Blue Ridge Parkway
9Visit 9 the Jack Daniels distillery in Memphis
9Explore 9 Nashville the music city of the USA
9City 9 tour of Memphis the home of the blues and
birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll
9Enjoy 9 a 2 night stay in New Orleans
9Flights 9 and transfers included – Regional flights
available
DID YOU KNOW?
• The seven spikes on the crown of the Statue of Liberty represent the seven oceans and the seven continents of the world. •
Baton Rouge – Day 14
SAMPLE DINNER MENU
in the J.M.White Dining Room onboard American Queen
American Queen Classic Starters
Q Melon and Country Ham ~ Seasonal melon wrapped with thinly sliced Clifty Farm’s
Country-Cured, Tennessee ham
Fried Green Tomatoes with Corn and Crab ~ Cornmeal crusted tomato slices topped with corn
maque choux and jumbo lump Lake Pontchartrain blue crab with a drizzle of truffle oil
AMERICAN
QUEEN
American Queen Soup And Salad
Crawfish and Tomato Bisque ~ Rich and creamy, roasted Creole tomatoes, a touch of spice,
Louisiana crawfish tails, finished with fine Cognac
Wilted Greens Salad ~ Tender Bibb lettuce, baby spinach and red leaf hand-tossed with
candied Mississippi pecans, chopped egg, button mushrooms and applewood bacon dressing
New Orleans – Day 16-18
American Queen Entrees
Sugar Cane Glazed Prime Rib of Pork ~ Spice-rubbed, slow-roasted bone-in pork loin, pan
gravy, Wild Turkey Bourbon sweet potatoes and cranberry chutney
French Quarter Chicken ~ Crispy skinned pan-roasted French-cut breast, sweet corn puree,
smashed potato rissole, teardrop tomato-red onion salad
Sautéed Red Snapper Creole ~ Wild-Harvested Gulf snapper, grilled jumbo Ruby-Red shrimp,
Creole style tomato sauce, steamed Crowley rice
Stuffed Bell Pepper ~ Sweet red and golden bell peppers filled with quinoa and lentil pilaf,
baked with Creole style tomato sauce
The largest steamboat ever built, the grand American Queen is a
gracious and elegant triumph of American ingenuity. Although filled
with today’s modern amenities, her rooms and accommodations
display all the opulence of the American Victorian era. Glistening
woodwork, fresh flowers and antiques adorn her interior spaces.
Outside, lacy filigree evokes memories of the many stately riverboats
that preceded her and so inspired her designers.
AIRPORT LOUNGE INCLUDED IN YOUR ITINERARY
INCLUDES Free Food & Drinks inc. wine, beer & spirits
Get away from the hustle within the main airport terminal and instead relax
in the airport lounge. Take advantage of the beverages, unlimited snacks and
fast track through security.
Creole Soul food – Day 16-18
DAY 14: BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
Baton Rouge, the Capital of Louisiana, has a deep culture and rich history.
Named by French explorer, Sieur D’Iberville after a reddish pole marking two
separate tribal hunting grounds, Baton Rouge has transformed into a rich
cultural city.
DAY 15: NOTTOWAY, VIRGINIA
Nottowayis the South’s largest, most glorious remaining Antebellum mansion
with a rich history dating back to 1859. In a fabulous location along the great
River Road overlooking the grand Mississippi River, this “White Castle” of the
South transports visitors back to an era of glory and grandeur.
DAY 16: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Tie up in New Orleans near historic Jackson Square and bid your steamboat
adieu. Disembark the American Queen and transfer to your hotel for a 2 night
stay
About Your Accommodation: An elegant hotel enjoys a prime location on
the banks of the Mississippi, only a short stroll away from the historic French
Quarter and Jackson Square, the vibrant heart of the “Big Easy”
What to do: Voodoo Walking Tour - New Orleans Cemetery And Voodoo
Walking Tour takes you on an adventure through the ghosts of New Orleans’
spooky past! Walk through St. Louis Cemetery, your guide will recount the
stories of the countless famous and infamous people who are buried there.
Top Tip: Experience some Creole-soul food at Li’l Dizzy’s - Fried chicken,
fried catfish, macaroni and cheese, hot sausage po-boy.
DAY 18: FLY NEW ORLEANS TO UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight back to the UK
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VIP meet and Greet service when arriving at
the airport*
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Fast Track Through Security
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Unlimited food from the pantry table
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Fully tendered bar and unlimted drinks*
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Unlimited High Speed WIFI
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1 Hot Dish
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Newspapers & Magazines
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Gordon Ramsey Plane Food*
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TVs and Macs
Exclusive to
Fares from £pp. Based on 19 Mar ‘17
Deluxe Outside with Bay Window 4349
Outside with Open Veranda 5549
Superior Outside Private Veranda 6499
Suite Open Veranda 6829
Single Inside 5729
Regional Flights available at a supplement
Deluxe outside with Bay Window
Superior outside with Priv. Veranda
33The only authentic overnight
paddlewheel steamboat in
America
33The acclaimed cuisine of
famed American chef Regina
Charboneau
33The only steamboat with
multiple, specialty dining
options, all at no additional
charge
33Complimentary bottled water
and soft drinks throughout
your voyage
33Complimentary wines and
beers at dinner
Outside with Veranda
Suite with Private Veranda
33Gracious, friendly service
from a professionally trained
all-American staff
33The warm and inviting
ambiance of an antebellum
mansion
33Public rooms and
accommodations are
decorated with Victorian
charm and carefully selected
antiques
3324 hour room service
33Award winning Entertainment
33Spa treatments
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